What do you prefer for a headlamp

[montanaice]

Im Looking to replace my old headlamp just wanderin what people use I'm looking for good quality and really bright

[Hutbomber]

Coast, The best I've ever used

[56Supercub]

The very finest headlamps and hand held flashlights are made by FENIX. Not cheap but they blow the rest away. Check them out before you buy anything else. Just sayin'

[Idahogator]

Red is a must option, as it doesn't spoil your "night vision".       

Here are some ratings by Backpacker magazine.

http://www.backpacker.com/gear/headlamps-test-lightest-of-the-lights

And a few more.

http://www.consumersearch.com/headlamps

And this may be the best.

http://besthiking.net/best-headlamps-2015/

[3300]

ThruNite TH20 Cool White 520 Lumen CREE XP-L LED Headlamp

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH20-White-Lumen-Headlamp/dp/B01FCUTTCW/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N674DGNTX5E5BNKA2H2Y

Specification

Model TH20 Cool White LED Headlamp
LED: Cree XP-L V6 LED with a lifespan of 20+years of run time.
Mode & Runtime: (test by AA 2450mAh battery)
- Firefly(0.3 lumens, 14 days)
- Infinity Low(1.6 lumens, 21hours)
- Infinity High(230 lumens, 9.5 Mins)
- Turbo(250 lumens, 93 minutes)
- Turbo:(520 lurens, 37 Mins)(test by 14500 750mAh battery)
Battery Applicable: one AA battery or one 14500 battery.(No Included)
Working voltage: 0.9-4.2 V
Reflector: Orange Peel.
Peak Beam Intensity: 1120 cd
Beam Distance: 67 m
Dimension: 24.5 mm * 70 mm .
Weight: 96 g(without battery).
Waterproof: IPX-8(2 m, 30 minutes).
Impact Resistance: 1.5 m.
Material: Aircraft grade aluminum body structure with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish.
Accessories: O ring, Rubber holder.

Operation

Turn ON/OFF:
Single click the switch to turn the light on and off
Change modes
When the light is off, long press the switch to get firefly. Then long press the switch to circle through infinity high and infinity low.
Double click from any mode to get turbo,another double click to get SOS..

Memory function
The light will turn on in the last mode accessed,except for firefly,turbo and SOS.

[Quantoson]

I won't need headlamps anymore since my last outing in the dark was not a positive one but I will say that the headlamps I have and used had different characteristics.  The ones that shine the best took more batteries sooner than the others, the ones that were least bright lasted a long time with the same amount of batteries.  The middle grade were the best ( I wont name the brand) just because they were bright enough to keep me in vision of my gear and save time life on batteries (55 hours) on 3 AAA batteries.

On 3 batteries, I judged by how the light illuminated for the life of batteries, hours on batteries, and how the batteries were insulated from the temps.
  I noticed the lights that had a thicker shell lasted longer, heavier tho, ( heavier being 3 oz.) than the light weight lights.  If your just worried about the few hours of use, get the power blinders, if you need longevity, get the power mizer. 

Personally, I don't need that much light, so I use the moderate lights, last a long time and is reasonably affordable.

[Born Late]

https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/PERFORMANCE-headlamps/REACTIK-PLUS#.WKSaykmQx9A

[lundin-loading]

I have been running an older petzl for the last several years supplemented by a couple walmart special energizer brands. I find that I don't need an extremely bright headlamp the see what's up in my immediate area. I carry a smaller rechargable spot light for checking tipups and such.

[mushroom_capd_1]

I was gifted one of these and will say it is a huge upgrade over the engergizer brand I was using. I save alot of money not having to buy batteries anymore!
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MAXMXN00620&source=froogle&kw=MAXMXN00620&gclid=CMyMhLDqkdICFdi3wAodcY4DdA

[Kurtdirt1]

I bought a rechargeable Bushnell last year works great

[hoofer]

atomic beam head lamp as seen on tv super bright super good just like their flashlight. and you don't cry if you loose it.

[Rengum]

i agree with hutbomber coast headlamp for sure, there very affordable and home depot carries them.

[Ice Scratcher]

I don't like using them for fishing, I think they weird out the fish.. Too much darting around, I prefer to use a stationary light source like a lantern which seems to attract more so...

But I keep one in my pocket for emergencies and times I need a head lamp.. It's a $5 from Target, 3aaa, lasts forever, and it has red too..

They aren't very useful wearing a hood either..

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[lundin-loading]

I don't like using them for fishing, I think they weird out the fish.. Too much darting around, I prefer to use a stationary light source like a lantern which seems to attract more so...

But I keep one in my pocket for emergencies and times I need a head lamp.. It's a $5 from Target, 3aaa, lasts forever, and it has red too..

They aren't very useful wearing a hood either..

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I purposely only turn mine on when I'm hooked up or to recharge my glow. I never leave it on. I also like to put it on over my hood when I have my hood up, keeps it from catching the wind, and adds to the insulation value.

[Ice Scratcher]

Makes sense..

My hood is too big and has animal fur lol..

I just light up the whole half acre like an airport..

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[darkeyez]

Im Looking to replace my old headlamp just wanderin what people use I'm looking for good quality and really bright

Really bright, Wicked light Scan Pro.

[chilly-willy]

250 lumen bushnell head lamp  or a night eyes head band and a 600 lumen flash light that runs on two cr123 batteries.. for chargeing glow jigs I use a Cree 5w uv light from sure fire..  I think brand..  is who made it bought it on ebay..

[missoulafish]

I like the Zipka for hunting, takes up no room.
I use the Princeton Vizz right now. Nothing special, does have red and several settings of white light.
The only thing I don't like is that it has a flashing red light when the battery gets low. Irritating more than anything as it just makes the battery drain more...genius design

[Ice Scratcher]

The only thing I don't like is that it has a flashing red light when the battery gets low. Irritating more than anything as it just makes the battery drain more...genius design

Sounds like my phone, when the battery gets low it starts beeping, lighting up, and vibrating... Like you said, takes a real genius to come up with that...

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[Hood]

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[Quantoson]

Mine has the red light.  I have never used it and always wondered why they add it on almost all the headlamps?  They say it helps you keep your eyes darkness focused so when you turn it off, your eyes are already focused for dark.  Why is this an advantage for fishing?  I guess I need to get into tactical fishing to understand.

[Idahogator]

I am so glad school is out forever.  But, just on the chance a reason is needed to NOT turn on a white light at night it's all   HERE